Topic: Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
1. Hate speech has the potential to escalate into real-world violence and conflict. Clear legal frameworks can act as a deterrent and provide a basis for holding individuals accountable for promoting hate and intolerance. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Live Mint , Insights on India.
Why the question:
Laws designed to prevent the proliferation of hate have proven to be ineffective.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the causes for the rise of revolutionary national movement and its contribution.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Introduction:
Begin by defining hate speech.
Body:
First, in detail write about the impact of hate speech on society – affects human rights and the rule of law. If left unaddressed, it can lead to acts of violence and conflict on a wider scale etc.
Next, write in detail about various legal and constitutional measures that have been provided for curbing hate speech. Also, mention measures needed to curb hate speech.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
